How to go back to school without going into serious debt

Consider going back to college with as little debt as possible.

More and more workers are going back to school in hopes of getting a better job once they graduate. 

The latest U.S. Census Bureau data shows that one in six college graduates is now over the age of 35. Yet despite the tremendous interest in returning to school, exorbitant educational costs may keep seasoned workers from pursuing additional education, especially in light of rising student loan debt. 

The average student loan debt for 2011 graduates was $26,600, but in 2012 that number grew to $29,400, according to the latest Project on Student Debt data. 

If you're considering going back to school, but are anxious to avoid this additional liability, here are ways to fund your education without fueling your debt:

Should YOU go back to college?

Returning to college might help you
land the job that you want. 

College isn't just for kids fresh out of high school anymore. In fact, it may just be the very thing you should do right now if your lack of education is holding you back from the jobs that you want.

Seasoned workers go back to school for many reasons, such as finishing a degree, changing their career path, or getting the education needed to move forward in their profession.

The good news?